NJC defeats Adams State JV 115-84

The Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen picked up their third win of the season Monday night against the Adams State junior varsity team. The Plainsmen are now 3-0 at the Bank of Colorado Event Center this season and 3-5 overall.

The Plainsmen controlled the tempo in the first half and built a 53-33 halftime lead. Any time Adams State went on a run to get within striking distance the Plainsmen responded with a run of their own to build multiple double digit leads in the first half.

The 20-point halftime deficit was too much for Adams State to overcome, with NJC outscoring them 62-51 in the second half and coming out on top 115-84.

The Plainsmen were balanced offensively with five players scoring in double figures. NJC shot 60 percent from the field and 46 percent from the three point line.

Jalonni McCorvey led all scorers with 18 points off the bench. McCorvey had five rebounds to go along with his 18 points.

Plainsmen guard Garrett Baggett scored 15 points off the bench. Marcus Cooper scored 13 points and led the team in rebounds with eight.

James Dumes added 12 points and dished out a team-leading seven assists. Robert Jones also contributed 12 points.

J.J. Griffin filled up the stat sheet with nine points, five assists and four steals. Axel Mpoyo added nine points and Tyree Robinson scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds.

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The Plainsmen will finish up a four-game home stand tonight against North Platte Community College. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Following their game tonight NJC will hit the road for two away games before returning home for another four-game home stand.

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